Alabama businessman calls for statewide education study
Montgomery businessman Winton M. Blount urged a comprehensive study of Alabama’s educational needs at Auburn University. He said the state needs a coordinated agency for higher education, addressing quantity, quality, and finance, with a legislature‑initiated study lasting one to two years. He praised the candid speech and hopes for progress.
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Winton M. Blount
Montgomery
Alabama
Auburn University
Birmingham News
Blount
New Man On The Decatur City Commission Melvin Ozier
Melvin Ozier becomes a member of the Decatur City Commission starting October 3 alongside Mayor Gilmer Blackburn and Commissioner Fred Hunt Jr. Wilson Morgan leaves after two years of service. The paper lauds Decatur’s progressive governance and the area’s pending industrial growth, with Ozier pledging to pursue civic projects.
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Melvin Ozier
Willo Products
Decatur
Gilmer Blackburn
Fred Hunt, Jr
Wilson Morgan
City Commission
Ozier
Eighth Street
United States
Alabama
Georgia Gubernatorial Clash Draws National Attention
Washington notes key races for governor this fall. In Georgia Rep. Callaway, wealthy West Point graduate and Goldwater supporter, challenges former liberal Gov. Ellis Arnall, amid a bitter contest reflecting civil rights policies. Arnall’s history includes ending the poll tax and wartime Price Administration service, with expected strong Republican backing but intense Democratic opposition. North Carolina meanwhile nominates two Greek American Democrats to Congress.
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New York
Nelson Rockefeller
California
Ronald Reagan
Edmund G
Pat’’ Brown
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Georgia
Howard
Arnall
Rep
Callaway
Atlanta
Charley Moore
Gene Saunders
West Point
Ft. Benning
Korea
Sam
LBJ
Sen
Dick Russell
Europe
Barry Goldwater
Congress
Charles Weltner
James Mackay
Rep. Callaway
Goldwater
Lyndon Johnson
Ellis Arnall
Howard Hollis
Truman
Lester Maddox
Jack Saylor
Savannah
Johnson
North Carolina
John Plumides
Charlotte
Nick Galifianakis
Durham
Kennedy and the 1968 presidential bid
Marquis Childs analyzes Senator Robert F Kennedy’s rising profile in 1966, noting his Viet Nam stance, strategic patience, and wariness of Johnson policies. The piece outlines Kennedy’s planned California and Midwest campaigns, potential to challenge Johnson in 1968, and the friction with the White House over policy and political tactics.
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Bobby Kennedy
Kennedy
Fulbright
New York
Johnson
Viet Nam
President Johnson
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Forgiveness Eases Bitter Feelings in Admonition
A reader asks how to overcome bitterness after being wrongly accused. Billy Graham counsel frames sin as unresolved bitterness and directs the reply to seek divine forgiveness. He notes Jesus forgave others on the cross, urging the reader to forgive to find peace rather than dwell on others’ wrongs.
Citizens Wake Up as Machinists Win Big Strike Victory
David Lawrence notes the National Machinists Union rejected government settlement offers and secured a three to three and a half year deal worth about 90 to 100 million dollars. The piece argues Congress may not reform strike laws, questions public costs, and warns of political money influencing elections. Citizens lose money through delays and job disruption while airlines face higher costs and potential fare hikes.
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Washington
National Machinists
Congress
Presidential Board
Senate
House
U. S
Candidates with NC roots vie in AHEPA forum
This day in history notes two Greek American candidates with North Carolina ties, including Smith Gagley, grandson of Reynolds tobacco founder. It cites their Washington meeting at the AHEPA national convention, praising Americanism and war bond efforts. It also recalls past political stances from 1956, 1961, and 1965 regarding Republican platform debates, Berlin reinforcement, and regional drought disaster declarations.
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North Carolina
Smith Gagley
R. J. Reynolds
Reynolds Tobacco Fortune
Washington
AHEPA
Old Country
C E Howell announces candidacy for police chief
Fifty years ago C E Howell announced his bid to become chief of police of Decatur. Other notes recall 25 years ago when Department Commander John T Batten of the American Legion spoke at a district rally, and the school band’s On to Milwaukee cruise. Ten years ago there were 18 mayor and council candidates for September races.
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Republicans— Resolutions Committee
San Francisco
John F. Kennedy
West Berlin
U.S
Johnson
New York
New Jersey
C. E. Howell
Police of
New Decatur
John T. Batten
American Legion
Milwaukee” Crusade
Decatur
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White House
Pat) Brown
Midwest
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FBI
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Lamb of God
David Lawrence
Delaware
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